Monday, October 31, 2011
Here is a picture that Jojo took in Pennsylvania at work. I do like it. bird migration is going on down on the waterfront, A group of middle school boys came by trick or treating and I gave them candy labeled "creepy candy for creepy kids" One of the candies looked like a hot dog but instead of a hot dog it was a bloody finger. they seemed to like it. I am not sure girls will like it but then again there are no girls in this neighborhood.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
At last evening's occupy Monterey general assembly I was mesmerized by the college kid leading the group who was wearing vampire make up, a huge wound in his neck and blood dripping down his face.
I knew he was going to a party for Halloween and yet it seemed ominous that he was covered in blood. On Friday 11 people were arrested at a protest in Carmel.
I was going home and locking my front door.
I knew he was going to a party for Halloween and yet it seemed ominous that he was covered in blood. On Friday 11 people were arrested at a protest in Carmel.
I was going home and locking my front door.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
early morning. I am getting ready for the half day sitting at St James. sun is just coming up. Heater is on to dispel the cold night air. I've made the tea, packed up the grapes and cookies and soon I will be out the door. I never know who is going to show up. I remind myself that it is fine, it is all fine.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
My neighbor who has been building the tree house outside my kitchen window now has been starting fires in his back yard, I had a long talk with the assistant fire chief and he has visited this neighbor. Next time we see a fire we will call the fire department. he could burn down the whole neighborhood. I hope this all calms down
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
I've started reading Tom Parrotta"s THE LEFTOVERS and am immediately captivated by it. Will let you know if it continues to be good.
Warm day. Went to Custom House plaza and listened to the free music this afternoon. Sitting in the shade with the chair I keep in my car. this is October in Monterey. Hundreds of people walking around.
Warm day. Went to Custom House plaza and listened to the free music this afternoon. Sitting in the shade with the chair I keep in my car. this is October in Monterey. Hundreds of people walking around.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
I did go to the second general assembly of our local Occupy Monterey group. we met at Colton Hall in the late afternoon. About 100 people. I am attending partly out of curiosity and partly because we need some change in our culture to bring about economic justice. I don't know what to make of it. I am impressed with the young people who are leading this group. I will keep attending until I don't.
My neighbor continues to hammer and lift boards up to the top of ht tree, his tree house. I see him form my kitchen window and am no longer so upset He is becoing part of the landscape. I didn't think I would adjust but there it is, I adjust even if I don't want to.
The city never responded as to whether he has a right to build this new structure.
The city never responded as to whether he has a right to build this new structure.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
At 7:13 am this morning I saw a lock of crows fly by my window. Yea, these are the crows coming from their roost to their assigned neighborhoods. Our neighborhood crows landed safely. Usually I don't catch the moment of arrival but today I looked up form the newspaper and saw them. I wonder if I will see them tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The rain water seeped through the gaps in the kitchen ceiling. The roofing company said they did not anticipate rain. Well neither did I. today they put the roof covering on and sealed it with tar and gravel. Just a little bit more to do tomorrow.
I have always advised people to walk lightly on the roof because I thought it was fragile, but these roofers are bouncing around with wheelbarrows and steaming pots of tar. The house shakes and roars and no one has put a foot through the roof. It must be stronger then I think.
I have always advised people to walk lightly on the roof because I thought it was fragile, but these roofers are bouncing around with wheelbarrows and steaming pots of tar. The house shakes and roars and no one has put a foot through the roof. It must be stronger then I think.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
The eleven year old boy and I visited the wharf this afternoon. The bay was tinted red, the red tide is here. We saw line of pelican fling low near the wharf. Also lots of pelicans perched on roofs and railing. Visitors were busy taking pictures. One solitary black bird sat near us. Fog hovered near the tops of the hills waitig for the signal to descend and engulf us. We ate some candy. We were very happy.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Went to Occupy Monterey demonstration this afternoon at Colton hall downtown Monterey. Lots of familiar faces and also lots of young people. Several hundred people. It was encouraging to be with this committed group. The older peace folks were reminding the younger people to not step on the flowers. The younger folks want to change the way our financial institutions work in our culture. There was a disconnect between the generations but it all worked out.
Scott set up the mouse trap in the kitchen. I haven't seen the mouse but he has.
Scott set up the mouse trap in the kitchen. I haven't seen the mouse but he has.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
On the road to Santa Cruz in the early afternoon. The fields were alive with harvesting. Huge lettuce machine and people and in the strawberry fields crews of workers bent over to pick the strawberries. I know it is hard work but visually it was b3autiful. Patches of new grasses along the sides of the roan.
Coming home at 5, intense rush hour traffic, bumper to bumper on this two lane road connecting Monterey to Santa Cruz.
Coming home at 5, intense rush hour traffic, bumper to bumper on this two lane road connecting Monterey to Santa Cruz.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Warm showers this evening. doors open to cool off the house.
Went to lunch to a friend's new residence in Pebble Beach. She sent me directions to the house. They are living in an apartment over a garage on a large estate. I drove around these fancy huge homes and could not find it. I eventually found it by noticing another friend's car parked in the front. The friend said she was sorry she gave me the wrong address. but I was grumpy all through the lunch. She said that she gets numbers mixed up all the time.
Went to lunch to a friend's new residence in Pebble Beach. She sent me directions to the house. They are living in an apartment over a garage on a large estate. I drove around these fancy huge homes and could not find it. I eventually found it by noticing another friend's car parked in the front. The friend said she was sorry she gave me the wrong address. but I was grumpy all through the lunch. She said that she gets numbers mixed up all the time.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
My neighbor's middle aged son in the house behind me is creating something in the oak tree by the fence line. He placed a very tall ladder next to the tree and has been dragging boards up and placing them in the branches as if he was making a tree house. No this structure is at least 40 feet above the ground towering over my yard and looking into my kitchen. He started at 4am last night.
Today I head a lot of hammering and now by the light of the almost full moon he is dragging things up the ladder.
It not only feels odd but a bit creepy.
Today I head a lot of hammering and now by the light of the almost full moon he is dragging things up the ladder.
It not only feels odd but a bit creepy.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Went to Staples in Seaside this morning. Getting out of the car I heard lots of birds chirping so I looked up at the roof and the overhand and all I could see were clusters of small metal spikes used to discourage the birds from perching.
Oh poor sparrows I thought and then I saw that the birds had some how bypassed the spikes and had found a way to take over the roof.
I am definitely rooting for the the birds.
Oh poor sparrows I thought and then I saw that the birds had some how bypassed the spikes and had found a way to take over the roof.
I am definitely rooting for the the birds.
Friday, October 7, 2011
I went to Turtle Bay for a late lunch today and they were out of guacamole. What? I said. but they were still out so I had to have my chips with salsa and a bowl of soup. but I am not going to stop going there because I do love their food.
I bring in the Friday's New York times and slowly read the paper and eat my lunch.
I bring in the Friday's New York times and slowly read the paper and eat my lunch.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Some nights I sleep well and other nights I don't. I am trying to figure out which of my activities effects my sleep. Naps, snacks, walks, computer use. they all play a part. I wish I had the key to this.
The oak trees are sprouting leaves with all this rain. the oak moths seem undeterred in the rain. Maybe they are wearing tiny ran coats.
The oak trees are sprouting leaves with all this rain. the oak moths seem undeterred in the rain. Maybe they are wearing tiny ran coats.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Had lunch at Rocky Point Inn down the coast.
Sparkling sunny day. Sat outside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the food is not good, mediocre as if they just take out the food from a freezer and stick it in a micro wave and it is very expensive and the view is gorgeous.
I wish they would hire a good cook.
Sparkling sunny day. Sat outside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the food is not good, mediocre as if they just take out the food from a freezer and stick it in a micro wave and it is very expensive and the view is gorgeous.
I wish they would hire a good cook.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The rain stopped just in time and we were able to have our class at Point Lobos from 9:30 to noon. there were eleven of us at bird rock writing and walking and reading to each other.
During the morning a swarm of termites took to the air form the damp ground. this is part of their annual activity. by the end of the day they wll have dropped their wings and gone back to eating wood. It was a magical day.
During the morning a swarm of termites took to the air form the damp ground. this is part of their annual activity. by the end of the day they wll have dropped their wings and gone back to eating wood. It was a magical day.
Monday, October 3, 2011
So the rain has started and I am sitting here hoping that it doesn't rain tomorrow morning when we have our outside writing class at Pt Lobos.
The weather reports says the rain will stop by morning. I hope. I do have an alternative place to meet if it is raining.
I want to go to Point Lobos tomorrow.
The weather reports says the rain will stop by morning. I hope. I do have an alternative place to meet if it is raining.
I want to go to Point Lobos tomorrow.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
balmy day. Lots of moths fluttering around , also crickets in the early evening. The weather report says rain tomorrow, hard to believe. Spent morning and early afternoon in class and meeting. felt I was let out of school when the front door opened and I could go outside. I want to spend more time outside.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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